The Pharmacy First service became available from community pharmacies in England from January 31, 2024. It allows pharmacy teams to complete episodes of care including provision of advice and NHS funded treatment where appropriate for seven common conditions. Use this toolkit as your indispensable service implementation guide. Compiled by Patrick Grice.
Pharmacy CPD Modules, 25 Min Module , 2 years ago
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This updated CPD module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module in the magazine or online at pharmacymagazine.co.uk, you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record. It was originally published in October 2023.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , , 1 year ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to children and young adults with acute otitis media.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , , 2 years ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , , 2 years ago
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists to manage common conditions and deliver England’s new Pharmacy First service. It will be useful for community pharmacists responding to patients 12 years and over with acute sinusitis.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , , 2 years ago
This CPD module is the latest in our series designed to support pharmacists in delivering the Pharmacy First service in England. It covers assessment and clinical decision-making regarding acute sore throat. After completing it you will be able to conduct a simple examination of the throat; know which conditions and red flags require referral; and use a clinical scoring system to assess the likelihood of bacterial infection.
Pharmacy CPD Modules , , 2 years ago
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